Dog Friendly KW Podcast
By Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater
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Welcome to the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, hosted by co-founders, Justine Sparling and Mackenzie Drinkwater! Founded in 2020, Dog Friendly Collective (better known as Dog Friendly KW) is a non-profit corporation in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive dog-friendly community. The Dog Friendly KW Podcast, produced by Block Sheep Audio and in partnership with Midtown Radio, offers education, inspiration, and unique perspectives to dog owners through an exploration of challenging and lighthearted topics alike. Subscribe to get updates on new episodes, follow us on social media @dogfriendlykw or visit our website dogfriendlykw.com to learn more about us.
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Full Episode: Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs (Part 2)
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Indigenous Animal Welfare & Advocacy w/ Save Rez Dogs (Part 1)
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Live Q&A at the Pawliday Market in Downtown Kitchener! (Part 2)
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Live Q&A at the Pawliday Market in Downtown Kitchener! (Part 1)
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Help! I've lost my dog!
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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How do I prevent my dog from going missing?
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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What do I do if I've lost my dog?
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Calla James does a round of "Kibbles & Bits"
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (Part 2)
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Mythbusting with the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (Part 1)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Anti-racist animal advocacy w/ Kassidi Jones
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Kassidi Jones of @gingers_naps on dogs in anti-black history
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Representation of dogs in popular culture
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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From Lassie to Snoopy: Representation of dogs in popular culture (part 1)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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LIVE: Dogtoberfest Community Q&A (Part 1)
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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The right (and wrong) ways to welcome another dog to your family
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Deciding if your household is ready for a 2nd (or 3rd) dog
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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The challenge of adding another dog to your family
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Rachel Radyk on Dog Friendly KW's values and culture.
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Exploring the Dog Friendly KW experience w/ Rachel Radyk
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Rachel Radyk on why volunteering for Dog Friendly KW is worthwhile
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Justine, Victor, and Kersty on a SUCCESSFUL SNIFFSCAPE!
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Sniffscape Recap (Part 2): Victor and Kersty share their FAVOURITE MOMENTS from the installation
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Celebrity Pup of the Week!
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Sniffscape Recap: Victor and Kersty reflect on DFKW's first PUP PLAYGROUND!
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Breaking New Ground: Exploring DFKW's Guelph-Wellington EXPANSION with Cass Chambers
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May 29, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Exploring VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE with Dr. Alexandra Parry of Vetibility Inc.
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May 10, 2023 |
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Dr. Alexandra Parry explains how APP-BASED VET CARE is re-inventing canine medicine
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May 08, 2023 |
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Strange Dog Laws: What GREAT dog laws would Justine and Mackenzie enact?
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May 06, 2023 |
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Strange Dog Laws: Germany's HEFTY DOG TAX and China's ONE SMALL DOG policy
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May 05, 2023 |
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Celerbity Pup of the Week: @Brady.OGrady the cute English Springer Spaniel!
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May 04, 2023 |
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Full Episode: The STRANGEST dog laws from around the world!
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May 03, 2023 |
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Strange Dog Laws: Where is neutering ILLEGAL and HOW MUCH is the fine for inadequate exercise!?
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May 01, 2023 |
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Explaining PHYSICAL REHAB for dogs with Gabrielle Jansen
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Kibbles and Bits: Gabrielle Jansen of Healing Hearts Animal Rehabilitation
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Physical Rehab for Pups w/ Gabrielle Jansen of Healing Hearts Animal Rehabilitation
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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KW Specialist Gabrielle Jansen on why REHAB THERAPY works for dogs
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Debunking the WORST ADVICE given to dog owners
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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The WORST DOG ADVICE we ever got!
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Dog Nutrition and Home Cooked Meals with Nicole Marchand of Dog Child Co.
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Do you have good DOG OWNER PET-IQUETTE? The first three "rules" to know before taking your pup out in public!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Full Episode: An important PET-IQUETTE Refresh
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Full Episode: Decoding and Understanding your Dog's BODY LANGUAGE
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Decoding Body Language: What your dog's WAGGING TAIL really means!
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Season 7 PREMIERE! What's NEW at DFKW w/ Kersty Kearney
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Season 6 Finale: Community Q&A LIVE at the DFKW "Pawliday" Market
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Coalition Against BSL: 'Kibbles and Bits' with Marta from the Ontario Coalition Against BS!
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Marta from Ontario Coaltion Against BSL on why Breed Specific Legislation is really just BS
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Coalition Against BSL: How BSL has made Ontario LESS SAFE from bites and seizures
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Coalition Against BSL: Worrying BSL trends and HELPFUL TIPS for Ontario bully breed owners
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Dog Meets Baby: Kibbles & Bits
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Dog Meets Baby: Dominika Knossalla-Pado gives EXPERT tips introducing PUP TO NEW BABY
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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@DogMeets_Baby's Dominika Knossalla-Pado talks about her DOGS, FAMILY, and starting her BUSINESS
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Prepping your dog for a NEW BUNDLE OF JOY w/ Dominika from @DogMeets_Baby
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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The Dirt on Dog Food: How kibble and canned food STACK UP
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Full Episode: The DIRT ON DOG FOOD and which diets keep your dog healthy
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: An well-decorated doggo darling it's... Clementine (Englishs_Little_Sunshine)!
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Delicious or Dangerous? The dirt on RAW FOOD AND VEGAN dog diets
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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The MANY jobs of dogs: Service dogs, police dogs, discovery dogs, AND MORE!
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Full Episode: The AMAZING JOBS of working dogs
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: A hometown heartthrob it's... Penny! (@Penny4yourthoughts_pup)
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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The MANY jobs of dogs: Therapy dogs, herders, detection dogs, AND MORE!
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Photographer Victor Dinh on why he LOVES taking dog photos and ARE PETS OR BABIES HARDER to capture?
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Capturing our CANINE COMMUNITY ON FILM w/ Victor Dinh of Victor Rose Photography
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: A longtime DFKW FANGIRL it's... Dixie! (@The_Land_of_Dixie)
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Justine & Kenz: How the pandemic ownership wave CREATED Dog Friendly KW
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Unpacking the FALLOUT from the COVID dog ownership wave
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: A trickster and local traveller EXTRAORDINAIRE... it's Archie! (@Archie.on.the.Move)
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Post Pandemic Pups: Dog rescues and humane societies are STILL STRUGGLING from the COVID adoption wave
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup(s) of the Week: Two chihuahuas means TWO TIMES THE CUTE... it's @Resse_and_ Roo!
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Taylor MacDonald from BINDI'S BUCKET LIST on enrichment, contrafreeloading, dog body language AND MORE!
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Bindi's Bucket List: Explaining the importance of CONTRAFREELOADING (contra...what?) for canine enrichment
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Full Episode: How to choose the BEST SERVICE PROVIDERS for your pup
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: A true local GOLDEN BOY it's... @Griffins_Golden_Life!
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Getting Choosy: Selecting the RIGHT VET, GROOMER, and TRAINER for your precious pooch
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: It's the Tri-cities SUPER TRAVELLER... @Obi_the_Aussie!
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Full Episode: CRUEL TOOLS? Unpacking and destigmatizing AVERSIVE training tools
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Cruel Tools? Slip Leads, Martingales, Muzzels and MORE
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Bonus: Justine & Mackenzie's DESKTOP DOG TRIVIA!
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Pup-kin Spiced Life! ALL THINGS FALL for you and your dog
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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KW Celebrity Pup of the Week: Meet the ULTRA CUTE and always hungry... @Couvaroo!
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Treats, Trails, and Orchards: Where in Waterloo to live your best PUP-KIN SPICED life
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Season Finale Q&A: Favourite episode from Season 5 and what's next for the podcast
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Season Finale Q&A: Lessons from DFKW? Favourite treats and activities? Dreams for DFKW?
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Season Finale Q&A: Working with BEST friends? Finding a dog in a HOT CAR? KW's NOT YET Dog Friendly Spaces?
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Season 5 Finale: The Full Unscripted DFKW Community Q&A!
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Save Our Scruff 2: Finding the perfect RESCUE MATCH w/ Laura & Jenna Bye
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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KIBBLES AND BITS: Learn about Nicole Rose from Kitchener's Fur-Ever Loved Pet Salon
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Shedding facts on DOG GROOMING AND COAT CARE with Nicole Rose of Fur-Ever Loved Pet Salon
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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What is BEHAVIOURAL EUTHANASIA and, more importantly, what is it NOT?
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Unpacking the STIGMA and HEARTBREAK of Behavioural Euthanasia
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Mackenzie Drinkwater: Why a DOG'S LOVE is worth all the trouble
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Truth Bombs: Dogs can MESS UP sleep! Is dog ownership a GIANT MONEYPIT? The internet is NOT YOUR FRIEND!
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Truth Bombs: All about the ZOOMIES; Does Training EVER END? Dogs EAT THEIR OWN POOP?!
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Things NO ONE TELLS YOU about Dog Ownership
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Lightning Round: Getting WET AND WILD!
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Fascinating Facts: Are dogs kind UNSELFISHLY? How many TASTEBUDS do dogs have? Why do dogs kick after USING THE LOO?
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Fascinating Facts: Can dogs UNDERSTAND TIME? Can your pup get JEALOUS? Do dogs smell our EMOTIONS?
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Justine and Kenz's FASCINATING FACTS About Dogs
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Lightening Round: Juanita Metzger shares HER FAVOURITE KW coffee shop, urban park, and MORE!
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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Juanita Metzger defines HYPERLOCAL TRAVEL and Explains How We Can Practice It
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Juanita Metzger on why hyperlocal travel is IMPORTANT and why it makes sense for dog owners and local businesses alike
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Planning HYPERLOCAL & HYPERFUN dogventures w/ local travel expert Juanita Metzger
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Building TERRIBLE TOBY's into an AMAZING local pet store w/ Owen Fleming
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Building an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE towards our pups!
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Full Episode: Why establishing HEALTHY BOUNDARIES with your dog is SO IMPORTANT
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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HOT TOPIC: How to Choose Your Doggy Daycare
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Season 5 Premiere: LIVE from DFKW Pooch Party!
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Season 4 Finale: UNSCRIPTED Community Q&A
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May 02, 2022 |
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Examining r/DogFree: Do DOG HATERS Have a Point?
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Hello Spring!: Your UltiMutt Guide to Spring in KW
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Mythbusting II: DEBUNKING 10 Common Dog Conspiracies
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Fostering Local: The Life of KW DOG FOSTER Parents
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Behind "Dogs Owners of KW": Building a Dog Friendly Facebook Community w/ Maria Santamaria
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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EMERGENCY Prepared: Are You and Your Dog Ready if the WORST Should Come?
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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For the LOVE of PLAY: Learning Your Dog's Play Style Can Lead to More Love
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Choosing a Breeder (Pt.2): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Choosing a Breeder (Pt. 1): What to ASK, LOOK FOR, and AVOID
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Mending Your Mutt: Learning CANINE FIRST AID w/ Lesley Zehr of @MendedMutts
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Life Lessons: What WE CAN LEARN from Our Pups
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Season 3 Finale: Dog Friendly COMMUNITY Q&A
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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How to Have a HAPPY PAWLIDAYS with Your Pup!
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Keeping Your Pup Playful: Talking CANINE ENRICHMENT w/ Taylor McDonald of Bindi's Bucket List
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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In Memory of Sassy: NOT ONE MORE VET w/ Dr. Lesley Steele
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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The KW Humane Society: So MUCH MORE than our Local Animal Shelter
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Busted!: DEBUNKING Problematic Dog Myths
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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BULLPIT?: Digging into the INEQUITY in Ontario's Breed Specific Legislation w/ Chrissy McKenty
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Mind Your MANNERS, Malinois: A Brush Up on Petiquette
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Don't LEAVE Me: Separation Anxiety in Dogs w/ Lili Romeo
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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To Dog Park or NOT to Dog Park...
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Falling for Dogs: The Best AUTUMN ACTIVITIES Near KW
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Season 2 Finale: Dog Friendly COMMUNITY Q&A
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Acting, Dog Sports, and SUPERDOGS w/ Brittany Holland
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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You Trippin'?: Planning Doggy DAYTRIPS
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Dealing with GRIEF and Pet Loss w/ Christine Hillis, RSW, MSW
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Scruff Savers: Talking SAVE OUR SCRUFF w/ Laura and Jenna Bye
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Introducing the OFFICIAL DFKW Business Guide
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May 31, 2021 |
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Pitch the Pup Tent: CAMPING with Your Canine
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May 25, 2021 |
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Is WILDLIFE a Dog's Friend or Foe? w/ Heather Kerrison
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May 25, 2021 |
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Home Safe Home: How to PUP-PROOF Your House
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May 10, 2021 |
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ZERO WASTE Pup-Raising w/ Sarah Robertson-Barnes
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May 04, 2021 |
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Talk Doggy to Me: Exploring the LOVE LANGUAGE of Your Pup
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Episode 14: Shopping DF in Waterloo Region
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Episode 13: Season Finale and Q&A
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 12: Renting or Buying a Pup-Friendly Home w/ Tyler Jacques Realty
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 11: Adopt Don't Shop?
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 10: Fun Indoors!
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 9: The Secret to Calm Dogs w/ Lili Romeo
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 8: Dogventure Planning!
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 7: The Dogs We've Failed
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 6: Dog Sports!
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 5: Co-Parenting Your Pup
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 4: Embracing the Struggle
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 3: Proper "Petiquette"
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 2: Pandemic Pups!
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Episode 1: Welcome to Dog Friendly KW!
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Apr 17, 2021 |